Summer Report

Organisers of community events say the belt tightening effect of the economic downturn has motivated people to become more thrifty. Audio

A technology expert says Vodafone's Australian security breach should act as a wake up call to New Zealand businesses. Audio

South-east Queensland has been bearing the brunt of torrential rains as the state's flood crisis continues - with the region, including Brisbane, on high alert. Audio

But first - US police say charges will be laid later today against the man who is thought to have shot a Congresswoman and 11 others in an Arizona carpark. Audio

Now time to chat to our science and technology expert Peter Griffin, who's currently at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Audio

It's the season for summer weddings and one of the biggest weddings of the year took place at the weekend in Auckland. Audio

Lets have a look at one of the regional daily papers and today we're joined by the assistant editor of the Rotorua's Daily Post, Ingrid Tiriana. Audio

Millions of voters have turned out in southern Sudan for an independence referendum which is widely expected to see Africa's largest country being split into two nations. Audio

The Tairua/Pauanui Harbourmaster and the police are calling for fresh regulation to help stop crashes involving recreational boats and jetskis. Audio

An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio

Time to talk about the all-important weather, joining me is Bob McDavitt, the Met Service's weather ambassador. Audio

The New Zealand cricketers have had a crushing defeat in the first test against Pakistan at Hamilton. Audio